Zimmer, Inc.

Knee Replacement Surgery For Women

From the cells in their bodies to their taste in clothes, it's no
surprise that women are different from men. In fact, research shows
that women and men are different all the way down to their knees.

Key differences between women's and men's knees

ProfileThe bone in the front of a woman's knee is typically less
prominent than in a man's. Traditional implants have a thickness in
front that may end up making them feel "bulky," which may
result in pain and a decreased range of motion.

MovementWomen have a distinct shape that frequently results in a
different angle between the hip and the knee when compared with men.
The angle between the hip and the knee affects how the kneecap moves
over the thighbone when the knee is in motion.

ShapeMany women have a much narrower framework than men. Traditional
implants can overhang the bone and potentially press on or damage
surrounding ligaments and tendons.

The number of women having knee replacement has grown significantly,
and leading orthopedic surgeons began reporting that they were
frequently making adjustments during surgery to make traditional
implants fit female patients. It became clear that it was time for a
knee specifically designed to fit a woman's anatomy.

Zimmer Gender Solutions®
High-Flex Knee

Zimmer was the first orthopedic company to recognize that when it
comes to knees, men and women are different. Our groundbreaking
research demonstrated that the differences are not just about size; it
revealed distinct differences between the anatomical shape of a male
and female knee.

The result is the Zimmer Gender Solutions High-Flex Knee,
which is contoured to fit the anatomical shape of women's knees.
What's more, it is the only knee replacement specifically designed
with a woman's shape in mind.

What makes the Zimmer Gender Solutions High-Flex Knee different from
unisex implants: